Bergen County prosecutors allege that Harris asked for and received oral sex from the girl and fondled her on various occasions between September 2009 and April 2010. He was arrested later that year and charged with aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual contact and child endangerment. If convicted, he would have faced up to 20 years in prison.

But, after approximately a week of testimony and a few hours of deliberations, a jury of his peers found Mendeecees Harris not guilty. As the verdict was read Yandy Smith jumped to her feet, shouted, and clapped along with Mendeecees’ family.

Yandy posted this via Instagram.

Mendeecees also posted a message via his Instagram that read:

The Truth always comes out in the end! Thank you for all your support and prayers.